72% of Australians prefer renewable energy over nuclear power, with 76% preferring to live near renewable projects.

In a recent poll, 72% of Australians prefer shifting towards renewable energy rather than building nuclear power plants, with 76% preferring to live near renewable energy projects like wind and solar farms. The Coalition has proposed building nuclear power stations at retired or retiring coal stations, but critics argue that this would cost hundreds of billions of dollars, take decades to build, and set Australia back in pursuing renewable energy opportunities. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that nuclear power "doesn't add up" for Australia but can work overseas and does work.

March 04, 2024
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